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AAC Access All AreasWhat AAC Apps are there?The conversation covers the top AAC apps in England, including Proloquo2Go, Proloquo, and Grid for iPad. It also delves into the comparison of AAC apps, symbol sets, vocabulary personalization, robust vocabulary, language growth, considerations for choosing AAC apps, app pricing, free options, visual appearance, app functionality, editing and personalization of vocabulary, and professional reflection on AAC experience.TakeawaysTop AAC apps in EnglandConsiderations for choosing AAC appsGet started with Grid for iPad - Smartbox AACProloquo2Go - AAC app with symbols - AssistiveWareTD...
2026-02-1222 min
Communication ToolkitConversations Around Communication: Core Vocabulary Part 1This episode takes a deeper look into core vocabulary and discusses the importance of focusing on core words when you are teaching students to use AAC and some great resources to get teachers and teams started!The following resources are discussed in today's episode...Article: A Few Good WordsStepping Into AACEscondido Union School District Email BlastAssistiveware's Core Word ClassroomLessonpix
2025-10-0219 min
TCNJ AT TalksEpisode 4: SETTing the Stage for Communication - Understanding AAC with Madison BronsteinJoin us for Episode 4 of TCNJ AT Talks as we dive into the critical role of the SETT Framework in understanding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This episode unpacks how the SETT framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tools) guides the process of selecting the right high-tech AAC systems for non-speaking students, addresses common challenges like writing measurable IEP goals for AT, and explores various AAC apps. Tune in to learn about practical applications, emerging trends, and how to effectively advocate for communication technology.Shownotes:Apple's Personal Voice: https://support.apple.com/en-us/104993
2025-09-081h 04
Awe and Wonder Podcast: AAC & ATS7 E7: Early Intervention Featuring Erin SheldonTune in to a conversation with Erin, an expert in literacy and language development and a strong advocate for inclusive schools and communities. As a mother of a now teenager with autism and Angelman syndrome, Erin brings firsthand experience to her work at AssistiveWare. We discuss her journey through early intervention and the special education system, and the AT supports that proved essential for her daughter.
Resources:
Proloquo Thinking Space: https://www.assistiveware.com/support/proloquo/basics/proloquo-thinking-space
Angelman Syndrome: https://angelman.org/about-angelman-syndrome/
CVI: https://www.perkins.org/what-is-cvi/
2025-07-0248 minAwe and Wonder Podcast: AAC & ATS7 E6: Early Intervention Featuring Bridget MalpockerExplore the impactful work of Bridget, an SLP at the University of Washington's Experimental Education Unit (EEU), an inclusive early childhood center. Learn how their transdisciplinary approach supports children (birth-kindergarten) with diverse communication needs through collaborative assessment, therapy, and teacher consultation. Bridget shares insights into fostering communication development and the power of teamwork in helping young learners thrive.
Resources:
UW Experimental Education Unit: https://haringcenter.org/eeu/
Haring Center for Inclusive Education: https://haringcenter.org/
Will AAC stop a person from learning to speak? https://www.assistiveware.com/learn-aac/roadblock-aac-will-stop-a-person-from-learning-to-speak
P...
2025-06-2554 min
Autism and Theology PodcastIntersectionality, Complex Identity, and Liberative Ethics with Rudolph ReyesIn this episode, Ian is joined by Rudolph Reyes to discuss intersectionality, complex identity, and liberative ethics. He shares his experience as someone who's a "multi neurodivergent Latino" and talks about the ways race and disability justice are connected.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4475035f/transcript.txtMiguel de la Torre: http://drmigueldelatorre.com/Alyssa Hillary [Zisk]: https://yesthattoo.blogspot.com/ https://www.assistiveware.com/blog/person/alyssa-hillary-zisk) https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=O55BzwcAAAAJ&hl=en.I...
2025-04-0239 min
Quakers TodayQuakers and NeurodiversityIn this episode, co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Sweet Miche (they/them) explore best practices for welcoming and supporting neurodivergent individuals in Quaker worship and educational settings. Poet and writer Kate Fox shares insights from her article "A Place of Unmasking," drawing connections between early Quakers' spiritual practices and contemporary understandings of neurodiversity. Kate discusses her experience of Quaker meeting as a space where she can authentically be herself, free from the pressures of masking neurodivergent traits.
Kate Fox raises essential questions: How can places of worship and schools better accommodate neurodivergent individuals? How do sensory...
2025-03-1825 minQuakers TodayQuakers and NeurodiversityIn this episode, co-hosts Peterson Toscano (he/him) and Sweet Miche (they/them) explore best practices for welcoming and supporting neurodivergent individuals in Quaker worship and educational settings. Poet and writer Kate Fox shares insights from her article "A Place of Unmasking," drawing connections between early Quakers' spiritual practices and contemporary understandings of neurodiversity. Kate discusses her experience of Quaker meeting as a space where she can authentically be herself, free from the pressures of masking neurodivergent traits.
Kate Fox raises essential questions: How can places of worship and schools better accommodate neurodivergent individuals? How do sensory...
2025-03-1825 min
Speak UpAAC across the lifespan SLS25E2In this week’s episode, speech pathologist Ashleigh Glover offers her reflections on AAC across the lifespan, a conversation between Kristen Potts and Amanda Hartmann. Kristen, a private speech pathologist, explores four AAC case studies across the lifespan with Amanda, an experienced speech pathologist and AAC enthusiast. Amanda is a lecturer at the University of Queensland, a consultant with AssistiveWare and runs her own private practice, 4 Little Monkeys, in Brisbane.
Resources:
Are you interested in joining the Speak Up podcast reference group? You can read more on our website: EOI Speak Up podcast reference group
Amanda will be running a co...
2024-12-2044 min
The Autism Little Learners Podcast#96 - PECS & Autism: Powerful Tool or Outdated Approach? - With SLPs Paulina Elias and Amanda BlackwellIs PECS out as an AAC tool for autistic kids? Today, we're diving into a hot topic in the world of autism and communication: the Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS. Over the years, PECS has been widely used as a way for autistic children to communicate, but as new research and insights have emerged, there's been a lot of conversation—some of it controversial—around its effectiveness and limitations. In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by two speech-language pathologists, Paulina Elias, and Amanda Blackwell, from Natural Communication, who share their invaluable expertise on PECS and...
2024-11-1254 min
The Colorful Podcast SpotOur Favorite AAC ResourcesDate: October 30, 2024
Name of podcast: The Colorful Podcast Spot
Episode title and number: Episode 41: AAC resources
List of resources, suggested materials, affiliate links, and social media:
Resource #1: AAC Language Lab
Resource #2: Assistiveware.com
Resource #3: Speech and Language Kids
https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/teach-your-child-to-use-an-aac-device/
The Ultimate AAC Resource Page - Speech And Language Kids
Resource #4: Prentrom.com
Resource #5: Tobii Dynavox
Resource #6: AAC_innovations
Resource #7: AAC for All
Resource #8: AAC.with.me
2024-10-3028 min
Two Sides of the SpectrumPart-Time AAC Use with Dr. Alyssa Hillary ZiskIn this episode, we talk about why and how part-time AAC use can support authentic participation for many autistic people. We also explore Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk’s insights on teaching AAC from their perspective as an engineer, as a researcher, and as an AAC user.Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk is an Autistic part-time AAC user, using a variety of text-based tools. They are the AAC research team lead at AssistiveWare. Their doctoral dissertation was on brain computer interfaces for people with ALS.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
2024-07-1749 min
Autism Academy 36023. AAC Devices, Autism, and CommunicationIn this episode we are talking all about the concept of core vocabulary and its profound impact on communication in special education settings. This may be something new to you, or something you think is just for SLPs.We will talk about why core vocabulary is important in the classroom, not just the speech room. We will talk about how you can teach students these skills, materials you can use to teach core vocabulary, and some must do’s if you have students who use AAC devices to communicate.Episode Highlights:Wh...
2024-06-2414 minCommunication ToolkitLet's Talk AAC: Interviews From the Field Part 2In this episode we interview Whitney White, an SLP from Pulaski County VA Schools, as she reflects on supporting her AAC users this school year. She shares about lesson learned, her top tips for implementing and plans for the future. For more information on Assistiveware's Core Word Classroom visit the following link
https://www.assistiveware.com/blog/assistiveware-core-word-classroom
2024-04-2414 minCommunication ToolkitLet's Talk AAC: Interviews From the Field Part 1In this episode, we have a conversation with Denise Walker, an SLP from Pittsylvania County as she recounts her experiences from this year in terms of strategies that have worked and suggestions for moving forward with best practice in implementing the use of AAC devices.
https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/aac-implementation-framework-steps-to-learning/
Integrating AAC into the Classroom (ASHA Leader, 2004)
https://www.assistiveware.com/learn-aac
2024-04-1018 min
Helping Families Go BeyondPreparing Neurodiverse Students for Success: Insights from Sarah Bass and Anna StorbeckThis week, we speak with Sarah Bass and Anna Storbeck. Sarah is the Mariposa Program Director, and Anna is the H.I.V.E. Program Director here at Beyond the Spectrum.
Together, we discuss how each of these programs addresses their individual students’ needs, what parents should be aware of as their children grow older, and their collaboration with local organizations, including DD’s Miracle Minis.
To share the impact of their programs, both Sarah and Anna share their favorite success stories. Plus, Anna touches on how businesses can make smart business decisions by hiring their...
2024-04-0136 min
Autismo al descubiertoSistemas alternativos de comunicaciónHola mi nombre es Kinmberly Cuevas y en este episodio te hablo de los sistemas alternativos y aumentativos de comunicación, es la parte dos del tema de lenguaje, te dejo enlaces con información acerca de estos sistemas, esperando sea de ayuda. https://communicationdevelopmentcenter.com/research/https://www.assistiveware.com/es/aprende-caa/seleccionar-un-saac-equilibradokinmberly1@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/autismo_aldescubierto/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1921 minCommunication ToolkitLet's Talk AAC: Creating Opportunities for Communication Part 1We kick off this discussion by interviewing a school based SLP, Susan Heck, with over a decade of experience working with students with a wide range of communication needs and hear her top tips for implementing AAC systems throughout the school day. Check out this article from Assistiveware for more suggestions!
2023-12-0610 min
Vanzelfsprekend#60 - SpraakappsIn deze aflevering deelt Isabel Witters wat je kan doen met spraakapps. Welke kinderen hebben hier baat bij? En hoe werkt het juist? Houdt het dan de taalontwikkeling niet tegen? Nee hoor! Isabel vertelt je meer in deze nieuwe aflevering.
Benieuwd naar ons gratis webinar over taalontwikkeling? Dat vind je hier!
Hieronder vind je ook nog enkele interessante websites terug die Isabel aanraadt:
https://www.modemadvies.be/
https://www.assistiveware.com/nl/
www.laattaalontwikkelen.be
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2023-10-0231 min
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Autistic Tidbits & TangentsEp. 18 - AAC, Aphantasia, & Cross-Cultural Communication (with Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk)Ep. 18 - AAC, Aphantasia, & Cross-Cultural Communication (with Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk) - In this episode, Kara and Maja ask Alyssa about all sorts of accommodations: from their experiences as an sometimes AAC user (Assistive & Augmentative Communication) navigating university accommodations, to their thoughts on how folks make certain accommodations during cross-cultural communication vs. communicating across neurotypes, to ideas for how to better support learners who are aphantastic in schools. Don’t know what any of this means? Listen to the episode!
GUEST BIO: Alyssa (they/them) is a neurodivergent researcher with too many research interests and no intention of actually nar...
2023-06-191h 15
CupertinoAño 1 antes de XROSLas gafas de realidad aumentada de Apple cambiarán la historia de la humanidad. Al menos de los humanos con 3.000 euros en el banco.
Patrocinador: Hogar 5G de Vodafone te proporciona conexión a internet de alta velocidad en todos tus hogares, con la máxima movilidad. ¿Te vas de vacaciones? ¿Estarás en tu segunda residencia? Te llevas el router y listo. Funciona en segundos y sin necesidad de un instalador. — No esperes más, descubre toda la información en vodafone.es/hogar-5g.
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2023-06-0238 min
Cupertino, podcast sobre AppleAño 1 antes de XROSLas gafas de realidad aumentada de Apple cambiarán la historia de la humanidad. Al menos de los humanos con 3.000 euros en el banco.
Patrocinador: Hogar 5G de Vodafone te proporciona conexión a internet de alta velocidad en todos tus hogares, con la máxima movilidad. ¿Te vas de vacaciones? ¿Estarás en tu segunda residencia? Te llevas el router y listo. Funciona en segundos y sin necesidad de un instalador. — No esperes más, descubre toda la información en vodafone.es/hogar-5g.
Se acaba una época fantástica para todos nosotros. La semana que vie...
2023-06-0238 min
Talking With Tech AAC PodcastAlyssa Hillary Zisk and Lily Konyn: Gestalt Language Processing and AACThis week, we present Rachel’s interview with Alyssa Hillary Zisk and Lily Konyn, two autistic part-time AAC users who are members of the AAC Research Team at AssistiveWare. Alyssa and Lily discuss Gestalt Language Processing, including research into using immediate and delayed echolalia for communicative purposes and why research suggests someone being a “gestalt language processor” may be more of a spectrum and less binary. They also share about things that make modeling less effective, including talking while modeling, doing “+1 modeling”, and doing “key word” modeling.
Before the interview, Chris does a banter with Rachel - in a ca...
2023-05-1155 min
Homeschool Together PodcastHomeschooling Journeys with Jenna McIntyreIn today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Jenna McIntyre, a homeschooling mom of two children. We're always excited to talk to families as they share their unique homeschool with all of us.
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Show Notes
Apraxia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apraxia
Augmentative and alternative communication - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmentative_and_alternative_communication
Proloquo2go - https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2...
2023-03-201h 12
Behaviour Speak with Ben ReimanEpisode 65: AAC Advocacy with Tiffany Joseph of Nigh Functioning AutismIn Episode 65, Ben chats with Tiffany Joseph, producer of Nigh Functioning Autism. Tiffany is a mom to three children two of whom are diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Tiffany, who is Autistic herself, is also a user of Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) and does a lot of advocacy work for both Autistics and AAC users. In this episode, Tiffany communicates almost entirely using her speech-generating AAC device and none of the pauses where Tiffany is typing on her device are removed from the recording so listeners can understand what communication with an AAC user is really like. We di...
2023-01-202h 19
Diarios de Parque6. Acogernos: la importancia de las redes de apoyoMi invitada en este episodio es Gina Motta, la mamá de Lucas. Lucas es autista, tiene 10 años y le ha enseñado a su familia una nueva forma de comunicación. En la primera parte del episodio hablamos de cómo la Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA) ha sido un apoyo muy importante para Lucas. Muy pronto tendremos en Diarios de Parque un episodio dedicado exclusivamente a la CAA, que es un tema muy importante pero aún poco conocido. En la segunda parte de nuestra conversación Gina nos cuenta cómo su experiencia con Lucas la impulsó a...
2022-11-111h 07
Full Spectrum Parent: Christian Autism Support | Special Needs Parenting | Faith & Autism ResourcesScreen TimeScreen Time. The word itself seems to conjure up guilt. Maybe you haven’t been the best at monitoring your kid’s electronics. Or maybe you struggle with regulating how many hours you’re staring at your own phone. At one time or another, we have all been ashamed at how many hours we’ve wasted staring at a screen. In Episode 27, we share some staggering statistics in regards to technology, while offering The 4 Non-Negotiable’s we set as a family in regards to electronics. Proloquo2Go App: https://www.assistiveware.com/produc...
2022-10-1337 min
Speak UpAAC Across the Lifespan - S04 E25In this week’s episode, Kristen Potts, private speech pathologist, explores four AAC case studies across the lifespan with experienced speech pathologist and AAC enthusiast Amanda Hartmann. Amanda is a lecturer at the University of Queensland, a consultant with AssistiveWare and runs her own private practice, 4 Little Monkeys, in Brisbane.
Keep an eye on the Speech Pathology Australia Learning Hub for details about Amanda’s upcoming Live Online event in October 2022.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise that the health and soci...
2022-07-2042 min
Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education TeachersEpisode 35: AAC for Beginners: Understanding the Basics of Using Augmentative Alternative Communication#35 AAC for Beginners: Understanding the Basics of Using Augmentative Alternative CommunicationI was so excited when our speech and language pathologist recommended to the IEP team for one of my students to get an AAC device.Before it came, we started her on the low-tech version of LAMP- practicing new words with just a laminated copy. And then it came and it looked so daunting to me. I hadn't been trained on this program and I wasn't sure how to support my SLP in the use of it.I've been told that one o...
2021-05-1952 min
Waiting For ReviewS2E11 - David Niemeijer, AssistiveWareI’m joined by David Niemeijer, founder and CEO of AssistiveWare.
AssistiveWare make Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps, that help many people communicate better in their lives. AssistiveWare have a long history of Apple applications and iOS, and so I thought I’d get him on the show to talk more about how they started and what they do.
We talk product development, market fit, and the counter intuitive aspect of pricing that enables both sustainability of the product and the ability to reach users that benefit.
David ✨
Links:
https...
2021-05-0445 min
Fragile X Dad & Mom5 Communication: AAC device for our nonverbal child.Our Son Emmett turned 5 years old in March and he is still consider non-verbal. Emmett probably has less than 5 words in his verbal vocabulary. We have tried several different forms of communication for Emmett. We found that using a AAC device (Augmentative and AAC are tools or technology that help people communicate if they can’t (always) rely on speech) was the most helpful for him. Having a non-verbal child is very difficult you don't know when they are hurting and sometimes we do not understand what he needs. Emmett having a form of communication has been a pr...
2020-06-1029 min
Mother's Guide Through AutismNo More Meltdowns with Dr. Jed BakerSend us a textIn this week's highly informative episode, Brigitte Shipman interviews Dr. Jed Baker who is a clinical psychologist and director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. Dr. Baker is an award-winning author of eight books including The Social Skills Picture Book, The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond, and No More Meltdowns. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.Dr. Baker shares his...
2020-05-131h 02
LOMAH Disability Podcast3 Self Determination Strategies for Complex Communication UsersIndividuals with disabilities have the right to make choices for themselves and for those choices to be honored, but what if it is hard for us to understand what those choices, likes, and dislikes are because of complex communication needs? How do we begin teaching and honoring self determination at a young age? This episodes explores 3 strategies: Verbal Referencing Separating what is important to the individual from what is important for the individual Reframing likes into social rolls Links to items mentioned in the show are at https://www.lo...
2019-10-0155 min
iCulture.nl#10jaarAppStore #7: interview met David Niemeijer (AssistiveWare) en Alexander Baars (Dedicon)In deze aflevering van '10 jaar App Store' luister je naar David Niemeijer (AssistiveWare) en Alexander Baars (Dedicon). We praten met ze over toegankelijkheid en het maken van apps voor mensen die moeite hebben met communiceren, horen of lezen.
David Niemeijer is oprichter van AssistiveWare. Met apps zoals Proloquo2Go is zijn bedrijf uitgegroeid tot een belangrijke speler. De apps worden in Nederland gemaakt, maar gebruikers zitten over de hele wereld en dat geldt ook voor de support die AssistiveWare aan de gebruikers levert.
Alexander Baars is ontwikkelaar bij...
2019-01-2538 minTalking With Tech AAC PodcastErin Sheldon: Effective AAC Strategies for Students with Cortical Visual ImpairmentThis week, the TWT team interviews Erin Sheldon, literacy and language development specialist for AssistiveWare and school inclusion consultant! Erin shares from her experiences working with visually-impaired AAC users, both professionally and as the parent of a teenager diagnosed with autism and Angelman Syndrome.
Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss some of their experiences with visual impairments and AAC, including teaching a student with CVI to communicate with visual & auditory scanning, using high-contrast images on AAC, teaching literacy using braille stickers, and the importance of AAC modeling with visually-impaired students!
Nex...
2018-11-271h 04
Your App LadyMy Favorite Apps for People Who are Nonverbal and AAC ConsultingToday on the podcast, I’m talking about AAC or Augmentative Communication. I have been passionate about providing clients with AAC for 26 years! My favorite apps for AAC are ProLoQuo2Go and ProLoQuo4Text. ProLoQuo2Go is icon based and doesn’t require reading or spelling. ProLoQuo4Text is a text to speech app and requires the user to type and spell. Find out more about them at www.assistiveware.com Find out how to purchase my books, online course or contact me for consulting, training or speaking at www.workwithbetsy.com Thanks for listening to Y...
2018-06-0813 min
Autastic: A Comedians Guide to AutismAccessibility live from Apples App development conferenceThis week Kirk travels to WWDC for interviews: What’s new from Apple - Sarah Herrlinger, director of accessibility programs at Apple - Sarah shares the latest accessibility tech features available to the ASD community. - Discussion about why Apple is so focused on accessibility. - Insight on the importance of designing products for users of all abilities. App Development for the Autism Community - David Niemeijer, CEO of AssistiveWare (maker of Proloquo2Go) - In addition to being a great app developer, David has also become a thought leader in terms of inclusion around Autism and gi...
2018-06-0735 min
imagineCommunication Toolkit: A Universal Design Approach to Inclusion in the Preschool ClassroomAnita L. Gadberry, Ph.D., MT-BC
Utilizing different strategies and resources to promote communication is essential in music therapy practice. This research-based podcast discusses the use of universal design in the development of a communication toolkit.
https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Gadberry_podcast-2015.mp3
Resources:
Gadberry, A. L. (2011). A survey of the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication during music therapy sessions with persons with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(1), 74-89.
Gadberry, A. L. (2012). What music therapists need to know about augmentative...
2015-09-1500 minin their words...communication toolkit: a universal design approach to inclusion in the preschool classroomUtilizing different strategies and resources to promote communication is essential in music therapy practice. This research-based podcast discusses the use of universal design in the development of a communication toolkit.resources related to this podcast ๏ Gadberry, A. L. (2011). A survey of the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication during music therapy sessions with persons with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(1), 74-89. ๏ Gadberry, A. L. (2012). What music therapists need to know about augmentative and alternative communication. Retrieved from www.musictherapyed.com ๏ Judge, S. (2006). Constructing an assistive technology toolkit for young children: Views from the fi...
2015-09-0209 min
AssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsWhat's new in Proloquo2Go 2.2What's new in Proloquo2Go 2.2 Anne, David, and Nate show a major update featuring new ways to customize the appearance of your buttons. Users will now be able to change border width, choose from dozens of fonts, and set the font size, color and style. These settings are also available for Typing View and the Message Window. The app also offers new accessibility enhancements. For users who have difficulty accessing the smaller buttons in the toolbars, the Home and Previous button can now be automatically displayed in the grid. You can choose whether these navigation buttons are at...
2012-12-0300 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 1 - Upgrading to Proloquo2Go 2Part 1: Getting Started - Upgrading from Proloquo2Go 1 to Proloquo2Go 2 In this 30-minute video, David and Jennifer will walk you through how to update from Proloquo2Go 1 to Proloquo2Go 2. You will learn how to backup your vocabulary to the computer before updating, create a new user, and how to use the Editing Mode. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www...
2012-08-2700 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 2 - Introduction to Proloquo2Go 2Part 2: Getting started - Introduction to Proloquo2Go 2 In this 37-minute video, David and Jennifer will introduce you to Proloquo2Go 2. They will walk you through the StartUp Wizard, explaining the new vocabularies Core Word and Basic Communication, the in-app Help, color coding, positioning buttons, vocabulary priority and editing buttons. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we...
2012-08-1900 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 3 - Core WordsPart 3: Core Words - Customizing the Vocabulary In this 50-minute video, David and Jennifer will take you on a tour of the Core Word Vocabulary. You will learn the theory behind the vocabulary organization and how to edit the Core Word vocabulary to better meet the individual user’s needs. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we ca...
2012-08-1700 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 4 - Basic CommunicationPart 4: Basic Communication - Customizing the Vocabulary In this 40-minute video, David and Jennifer will take you on a tour of the Basic Communication Vocabulary. You will learn about the different levels of Basic Communication, including Sentence Starters, Page Up and Page Down button and the Home Button. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we can record...
2012-08-1600 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 5 - Transitioning VocabulariesPart 5: Transitioning Vocabularies - Transition from your Old Vocabulary to the New Vocabulaires In this 40-minute video, David and Jennifer will demonstrate how to transition from an old 1.X vocabulary to a new Proloquo2Go 2 vocabulary. You will learn how to determine which of the two new 2.0 vocabularies you may want to choose, how to copy buttons from a previous vocabulary into the new 2.0 vocabulary and how to navigate within the vocabulary. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs...
2012-08-1500 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 6 - Options 1Part 6: Options 1 - In-app Help, Appearance, Voices, and Speech In this 40-minute video, David and Jennifer take you through a more in-depth look at Options. They will demonstrate advanced options for the Message Window, Toolbar, Column Sizes, Button Defaults, and Personalization of Voices. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we can record your attendance.
2012-08-1400 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 7 - Options 2Part 7: Options 2 - Interaction, Grammar, Word Prediction, Vocabulary, and Restrictions In this 50-minute video, David and Jennifer continue their in-depth look at Options. They explore Interaction, Grammar, Word Prediction, Vocabulary and Restrictions. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we can record your attendance.
2012-08-1300 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 8 - Advanced CustomizationPart 8: Advanced Customization - Appearance Hierarchy, and Element Order In this 60-minute video, David and Jennifer demonstrate the Appearance hierarchy, Views, and Element Order. This includes Column and Row size, background view, changing column size for each page, and how to set the default view for each page. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs. However, if you want to obtain a trainers certificate you should watch these webinars at http://www.assistiveware.com/webinars where we can record...
2012-08-1200 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 9 - Buttons, Clues, ResourcesPart 9: Buttons, Clues, and Resources - Button Types, the Clues Page, Web and Facebook Resources In this 55-minute video, David and Jennifer demonstrate the different types of buttons: Regular, Action and Folder. You will learn how to use the Clues page to help with communication break downs and where to find our comprehensive online resources to help you learn more about Proloquo2Go such as the AssistiveWare website, webinars, tutorials and manuals. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2Go trainer certificate or CEUs...
2012-08-1100 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsPart 10 - BackupsPart 10: Backups - Backing up, Transferring backup, and Restoring from backup In this 35-minute video, Nate and Tom demonstrate how to backup your vocabulary internally and then transfer the backup using iTunes File Sharing on a computer for safekeeping. They stress the importance of creating a backup file of your customized vocabulary on a regular basis and also how to restore your backups onto your device. We strongly recommend backing up to your computer after each customization. Please note, viewing these videos does not qualify as attendance and will not be applied to the requirements for our Proloquo2...
2012-08-1000 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsText to Speech, how does it work?Vincent Pagel, Head of Research & Development at Acapela Group explains the principles of Text to Speech.
2012-08-0900 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsIntroducing Children's Voices in Proloquo2GoThis video is about the importance of having naturally-sounding children's voices for children who cannot speak.
2012-08-0900 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsThe Making of the American Children's Voices Josh and EllaBehind the scenes Josh and Ella talk about the recording of their voices for the new children's voices included in Proloquo2Go.
2012-08-0900 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsiPads/Apps - Shannon Des Roches RosaiPads & Apps: For Learning, For Leisure, As Tools for Autistic Kids, and Adults. Shannon Des Roches Rosa discusses and explains why the dynamic display, touch screen, and the portability of the iPad can help learning and leisure for autistic individuals. Shannon is the proud parent of Leo, an 11 year old autistic boy. She gives frequent workshops on how iPads can help autistic people learn and play. Her writings and interviews are featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, MacWorld, Parents Magazine, and S.F. Weekly. Shannon writes at Squidalicious as a bloggers and is a contributing...
2012-04-3000 minAssistiveWare's Assistive Technology WebinarsAutism/AAC - Cafiero, Joanne Ph.D.Autism and Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Research-based Best Practices by Joanne M Cafiero, Ph.D. Dr. Cafiero discusses the features & types of AAC that best correlate with ASD processing styles, lists evidence-based and promising practices in aided AAC & ASD, and demonstrates effective AAC interventions. Joanne Cafiero, formerly a high school science teacher is currently a special education AAC teacher. Joanne was Autism Projects Coordinator at Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education. She is a consulting editor and contributing author for peer-reviewed periodicals and major AT media and sits on the professional advisory board for the new national...
2012-04-1300 min
Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyIt really has become his voiceMax is nine years old and was born with Cerebral Palsy. The language area in his brain has been affected and he therefore has difficulty using his speech to communicate. He started using Proloquo2Go on an iPad about a year ago. He now uses it on a daily basis, at school and at home. His speech has made good progress and his frustration level has decreased. Max is more able to communicate, he spells and he can create sentences that he was not able to create before. He even helps with customizing the app's vocabulary. According to his...
2012-02-2400 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyTell us, we want to knowNick is ten years old and was diagnosed with autism. His progress in speech has been extremely slow. Picture symbols, picture exchange communication techniques and photos were tried but did not work out for him, as Nick was not really interested. When Nick started using an iPad, he immediately understood how it worked and really wanted to use it. The device was reinforcing and he sensed it was a powerful tool for him. Now that Nick is using an iPad with Proloquo2Go he no longer has to try to be what other people want him to be, because...
2012-01-2600 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyBlossoming as a childVanessa is three years old and was born with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), a form of autism. Her parents noticed that she was very to herself and knew right away that something was off. About three months ago, Vanessa started using Proloquo2Go on an iPad. Even though her parents were concerned that using a communication solution might further delay her speech development, they trialed Proloquo2Go through the Young Autism Program of DDI. Everyone has been amazed by Vanessa's approximations and increased attempts to communicate. The app has given her a voice. Now she can finally...
2011-12-2300 min
Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityMultiple Disabilities – Creative Solutions (audio)For Ricky Buchanan, having a disability that affects both her ability to type and her vision is somewhat of a problem when it comes to computer access. The usual solutions for vision impairments use lots of different keyboard commands, while the usual solutions for not being able to type – or type much – involve on-screen keyboards and/or word prediction which both require vision. So, how does she deal with this dilemma? Ricky offers the info...
2009-01-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityMultiple Disabilities – Creative Solutions (PDF)For Ricky Buchanan, having a disability that affects both her ability to type and her vision is somewhat of a problem when it comes to computer access. The usual solutions for vision impairments use lots of different keyboard commands, while the usual solutions for not being able to type – or type much – involve on-screen keyboards and/or word prediction which both require vision. So, how does she deal with this dilemma? Ricky offers the info...
2009-01-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: All About EVE (audio)EVE Online is the most recent massively multiplayer online game to hit Mac OS X. Set in a vast online universe where players command their own starships, EVE promises players an enormous variety of gameplay options, giving no two individuals the same experience. For instance, one can journey the galaxy smuggling contraband from one sector to another, mine asteroid fields for profit, or even play the outlaw, killing other players in cold-blood. The depth of EVE is absolutely amazing; there’s definitely no questioning it. Yet, gameplay aside, is it playable for SwitchXS users? Michael Phillips has the answer...
2008-12-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: All About EVE (PDF)EVE Online is the most recent massively multiplayer online game to hit Mac OS X. Set in a vast online universe where players command their own starships, EVE promises players an enormous variety of gameplay options, giving no two individuals the same experience. For instance, one can journey the galaxy smuggling contraband from one sector to another, mine asteroid fields for profit, or even play the outlaw, killing other players in cold-blood. The depth of EVE is absolutely amazing; there’s definitely no questioning it. Yet, gameplay aside, is it playable for SwitchXS users? Michael Phillips has the answer...
2008-12-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Biomechanical MAChine (audio)Like the origin of the universe, when Joe Barnick received his first Macintosh it seemed like an insignificant speck in the grand scope of things, but would explode into a million endless possibilities filling out his world. Having Spinal Muscular Atrophy and averaging four hospitalizations a year forced him to be tutored at home from kindergarten through graduation. In high school, he was supplied with a computer, an Apple Macintosh, to enhance his education. Though ecstatic to be receiving a computer, Joe was a tad disappointed in the school’s choice as this was the darkest point in Macintosh hist...
2008-11-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Biomechanical MAChine (PDF)Like the origin of the universe, when Joe Barnick received his first Macintosh it seemed like an insignificant speck in the grand scope of things, but would explode into a million endless possibilities filling out his world. Having Spinal Muscular Atrophy and averaging four hospitalizations a year forced him to be tutored at home from kindergarten through graduation. In high school, he was supplied with a computer, an Apple Macintosh, to enhance his education. Though ecstatic to be receiving a computer, Joe was a tad disappointed in the school’s choice as this was the darkest point in Macintosh hist...
2008-11-0100 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityEditor’s Word: Help Off the Shelf (audio)With over twenty-three thousand products available for the Macintosh, if you look carefully you will discover a world of mainstream hardware and software serving accessibility needs better and costing less than most specialized “disability” aids. In this episode, Joe Barnick discusses two invaluable off the shelf solutions that play integral roles in hoe work and play.
2008-10-2300 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityEditor’s Word: Help Off the Shelf (PDF)With over twenty-three thousand products available for the Macintosh, if you look carefully you will discover a world of mainstream hardware and software serving accessibility needs better and costing less than most specialized “disability” aids. In this episode, Joe Barnick discusses two invaluable off the shelf solutions that play integral roles in hoe work and play.
2008-10-2300 min
Les nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueCréé de la têteGiesbert Nijhuis était un photographe et graphiste de talent, lorsqu'un accident de voiture le blessa à la colonne vertébrale en décembre 1995. Paralysé jusqu'au cou, il a fini par reprendre ses anciennes activités professionnelles en remplaçant le crayon par l'ordinateur. Depuis, il réalise tout son travail avec la tête, en pilotant le curseur avec une HeadMouse Extreme d'Origin Instruments. Pour écrire et contrôler Photoshop, ainsi que toutes les autres applications qui exploitent largement les raccourcis clavier et les combinaisons de clic avec une touche de modification, il utilise KeyStrokes, le clavier à l'écran d'AssistiveWa...
2008-10-0800 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyHead-designedGiesbert Nijhuis was a talented photographer and graphic designer when he had a spinal cord injury due to a car accident in December 1995. Left paralyzed from the neck down he took up his old professions again replacing his pencil with a computer. Now he does all his artwork with his head, using a HeadMouse Extreme from Origin Instruments to control his cursor. To write and control Photoshop and all those other applications that rely on keyboard shortcuts and modifier-key click combinations he uses AssistiveWare's KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard. He has a beautiful, head-designed web site chronicling his "first" and "...
2008-10-0800 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueLa communication est au centre de toutWalter Pfrommer était chirurgien pédiatrique lorsqu'une sclérose latérale amyotrophique (ALS) lui fut diagnostiquée en 1999. Malgré sa perte de la mobilité et de la parole, il continua à travailler : d'abord en tant que responsable d'un projet informatique à l'hôpital, puis en tant que consultant auprès de son successeur à ce poste de direction de projet. Grâce à son portable Apple équipé des logiciels AssistiveWare, Proloquo pour la communication, KeyStrokes pour émuler le clavier à l'écran avec un pointeur frontal HeadMouse Extreme d'Origin Instruments, il communiquait avec ses collègues de travail, sa famille, ses amis et ses correspondants p...
2008-04-2800 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyCommunication is the central thingWalter Pfrommer was a pediatric surgeon when he was diagnosed with ALS in 1999. Despite losing his mobility and speech he continued to work: first as a project manager on a hospital IT project, later as consultant to another person who took over his role as project manager. Using his Apple laptop with AssistiveWare's Proloquo augmentative communication software, AssistiveWare's KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard and an Origin Instruments HeadMouse Extreme, he communicated with co-workers, family, friends and other people through email, chat and an Acapela Group synthesized speech voice. Walter wanted to make the best of life. In the video, shot...
2008-04-2800 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityRodent of Choice: Selecting a Head Tracking Device (audio)While some people with disabilities can operate their computers with conventional mice, joysticks or trackballs, head tracking devices allow individuals who cannot move their hands to control the cursor through head movement. IR (infra-red) optical head tracking devices track a reflecting dot, the target, stuck on the userʼs glasses or forehead. Mouse clicks are performed with a switch or by dwell clicking, a software feature like that found in KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard whereby the user keeps the cursor steady in the position to be clicked. Before purchasing a particular head tracking device, check out Walter Pfrommer's experience testing the t...
2008-02-1200 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityRodent of Choice: Selecting a Head Tracking Device (PDF)While some people with disabilities can operate their computers with conventional mice, joysticks or trackballs, head tracking devices allow individuals who cannot move their hands to control the cursor through head movement. IR (infra-red) optical head tracking devices track a reflecting dot, the target, stuck on the userʼs glasses or forehead. Mouse clicks are performed with a switch or by dwell clicking, a software feature like that found in KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard whereby the user keeps the cursor steady in the position to be clicked. Before purchasing a particular head tracking device, check out Walter Pfrommer's experience testing the t...
2008-02-1200 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: World of Warcraft (audio)As Mac OS X’s number one massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG), Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft is a fully populated, lushly realized digital fantasy land in which players can explore beautiful scenery, slay beasts, and battle each other in real-time, twenty-four hours a day. Nobody questions the game's merits as far as MMORPGs go; however, other questions remain. For example, is World of Warcraft playable for switch users? Mike Phillips offers the lowdown on what you need to know before adventuring into the realm of Azeroth with SwitchXS.
2008-01-0800 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: World of Warcraft (PDF)As Mac OS X’s number one massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG), Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft is a fully populated, lushly realized digital fantasy land in which players can explore beautiful scenery, slay beasts, and battle each other in real-time, twenty-four hours a day. Nobody questions the game's merits as far as MMORPGs go; however, other questions remain. For example, is World of Warcraft playable for switch users? Mike Phillips offers the lowdown on what you need to know before adventuring into the realm of Azeroth with SwitchXS.
2008-01-0800 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityMaking the Cut: My Experience with Video Editing (audio)Paralyzed from the neck down, Jean-Marc Pepin accesses his Mac with an Origin Instruments HeadMouse, a Sip/Puff switch, and KeyStrokes onscreen keyboard. Shortly after Apple introduced iMovie 2 for OS X, he became interested in video editing as a hobby. Looking for more powerful tools to work with, Jean-Marc quickly gravitated to Final Cut Pro, Apple's professional video editing application. However, why did he think he could edit video when he knew only a little about it, nor how to use Final Cut Pro? Jean-Marc was fascinated by the idea - he knew he could learn and tackled the challenge!
2007-12-0400 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityMaking the Cut: My Experience with Video Editing (PDF)Paralyzed from the neck down, Jean-Marc Pepin accesses his Mac with an Origin Instruments HeadMouse, a Sip/Puff switch, and KeyStrokes onscreen keyboard. Shortly after Apple introduced iMovie 2 for OS X, he became interested in video editing as a hobby. Looking for more powerful tools to work with, Jean-Marc quickly gravitated to Final Cut Pro, Apple's professional video editing application. However, why did he think he could edit video when he knew only a little about it, nor how to use Final Cut Pro? Jean-Marc was fascinated by the idea - he knew he could learn and tackled the challenge!
2007-12-0400 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Way I Write (audio)Being almost entirely paralyzed and unable to speak, the only way for Marie-France Bru to express herself is by typing with SwitchXS switch-access software and a muscular switch attached to her cheek. As she finds writing letter by letter with a scanning system tedious, Marie-France has created a writing method that lets her type three times faster thanks to the panel editor LayoutKitchen and KeyStrokes' abbreviation expansion and word prediction.
2007-11-2000 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Way I Write (PDF)Being almost entirely paralyzed and unable to speak, the only way for Marie-France Bru to express herself is by typing with SwitchXS switch-access software and a muscular switch attached to her cheek. As she finds writing letter by letter with a scanning system tedious, Marie-France has created a writing method that lets her type three times faster thanks to the panel editor LayoutKitchen and KeyStrokes' abbreviation expansion and word prediction.
2007-11-2000 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilitySimple Ways to Eject a CD (audio)The “usual” way to eject a CD/DVD from a Mac’s optical drive is with the keyboard’s Eject key, but what if that is not an option? You might be able to drag it into the trash, or click the eject marker beside the icon in a Finder window’s sidebar, but what if you are not handy with a mouse or the optical drive is empty? As Ricky Buchanan shows, there are almost as many ways to eject the optical drive as there are innovations from Apple; it’s just that not many people know them...
2007-11-0600 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilitySimple Ways to Eject a CD (PDF)The “usual” way to eject a CD/DVD from a Mac’s optical drive is with the keyboard’s Eject key, but what if that is not an option? You might be able to drag it into the trash, or click the eject marker beside the icon in a Finder window’s sidebar, but what if you are not handy with a mouse or the optical drive is empty? As Ricky Buchanan shows, there are almost as many ways to eject the optical drive as there are innovations from Apple; it’s just that not many people know them...
2007-11-0600 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: Let the Games Begin! (audio)For many new switch users, playing games with SwitchXS might seem like a daunting task, however, with a little practice and the right games even a novice can be up and clicking in no time. As Mac gaming expert Mike Phillips illustrates, it's best to start with games that don’t require a great deal of quick action. Fortunately, there are plenty of great titles that provide copious amounts of fun, while offering the means to strengthen one’s switching ability.
2007-10-2300 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityGame Access: Let the Games Begin! (PDF)For many new switch users, playing games with SwitchXS might seem like a daunting task, however, with a little practice and the right games even a novice can be up and clicking in no time. As Mac gaming expert Mike Phillips illustrates, it's best to start with games that don’t require a great deal of quick action. Fortunately, there are plenty of great titles that provide copious amounts of fun, while offering the means to strengthen one’s switching ability.
2007-10-2300 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Madtoe Strikes Again: Hands-Free Graphic Design (audio)Due to a lack of oxygen at birth, Leigh-Anne Tompkins has cerebral palsy. At nine years old, she started drawing with her right foot after viewing a documentary about a young woman who painted using her feet. Winning various awards along the way, Leigh-Anne graduated college magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts, and shortly thereafter, founded Graphics Afoot Studio Design where she outsources for local, national, and international companies. As Leigh-Anne doesn't let her disability interfere with her dreams, she proves that anything is possible with technology, determination, and positive thinking!
2007-10-0900 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityThe Madtoe Strikes Again: Hands-Free Graphic Design (PDF)Due to a lack of oxygen at birth, Leigh-Anne Tompkins has cerebral palsy. At nine years old, she started drawing with her right foot after viewing a documentary about a young woman who painted using her feet. Winning various awards along the way, Leigh-Anne graduated college magna cum laude with a degree in Fine Arts, and shortly thereafter, founded Graphics Afoot Studio Design where she outsources for local, national, and international companies. As Leigh-Anne doesn't let her disability interfere with her dreams, she proves that anything is possible with technology, determination, and positive thinking!
2007-10-0900 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityAT Revolution! (audio)“Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility” is a new audio and PDF podcast that offers an insightful look at how people with disabilities are empowered through Mac OS X, while shattering preconceptions on disability and assistive technology. Here the users of AT are in the driver’s seat! As in the AssistiveWare Newsletter and video podcast, “Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology”, these stories are written by users of Mac OS X and assistive technology. Featuring their experiences and accomplishments, the episodes seek to inform, inspire, and provide a platform for new ideas. From graphic design to gaming, the contri...
2007-10-0700 minUsers in Control: A Fresh Perspective on AccessibilityAT Revolution! (PDF)“Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility” is a new audio and PDF podcast that offers an insightful look at how people with disabilities are empowered through Mac OS X, while shattering preconceptions on disability and assistive technology. Here the users of AT are in the driver’s seat! As in the AssistiveWare Newsletter and video podcast, “Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology”, these stories are written by users of Mac OS X and assistive technology. Featuring their experiences and accomplishments, the episodes seek to inform, inspire, and provide a platform for new ideas. From graphic design to gaming, the contri...
2007-10-0700 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueOn y arrive parce qu'on pense qu'on peut y arriverLeigh-Anne Tompkins est née avec une paralysie cérébrale causée par un manque d'oxygène à la naissance. Inspirée par un documentaire sur une jeune femme qui peignait avec ses pieds, Leigh-Anne a commencé à dessiner lorsqu'elle avait neuf ans. Aidée par ses parents, ses instituteurs, ses professeurs et ses amis étudiants, elle a été diplômée "magna cum laude" en arts graphiques. Elle a maintenant créé sa propre société : Graphics Afoot Studio Design. Elle dessine avec son pied droit en utilisant une trackball posée au sol. Un stylet frontal, Sticky Keys et KeyStrokes d'Assi...
2007-09-1000 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyWe can because we think we canLeigh-Anne Tompkins was born with cerebral palsy due to a lack of oxygen at birth. Inspired by a documentary of a young woman who painted with her feet, Leigh-Anne started drawing when she was 9 years old. Supported by her parents, teachers, college professors and other students she graduated magna cum laude in Fine Arts. She now has her own company: Graphics Afoot Studio Design. She draws with her right foot using a trackball on the floor. A head stylus, Sticky Keys and AssistiveWare's KeyStrokes provide her full keyboard access and word prediction. Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, QuarkXpress...
2007-09-1000 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueMoi et mon ordinateurElina est née avec une paralysie cérébrale athétoïde. Il y a environ un an, lorsqu'elle avait 9 ans, elle a reçu un ordinateur et, dans cette vidéo de 4 minutes, elle montre comment il a révolutionné son existence. L'ordinateur lui a donné son autonomie puisqu'elle peut maintenant dessiner et écrire toute seule. Elle commande son iBook Apple avec un joystick spécialement adapté, et utilise le clavier à l'écran KeyStrokes d'AssistiveWare avec la prédiction de mot pour écrire. Elle fait aussi des expériences avec Proloquo et les voix d'Infovox iVox pour le feedback p...
2007-06-0500 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyMe and my computerElina was born with athetoid cerebral palsy. About a year ago, when she was 9 years old, she got a computer and in this 4 minute video she demonstrates how it has revolutionized her life. The computer has given her independence as she can now draw and write by herself. She accesses her Apple iBook with an adapted joystick and uses AssistiveWare's KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard with word prediction for writing. She is also experimenting with Proloquo and the Infovox iVox voices for speech feedback while she types. At home and at school her computer means life to her! Elina lives...
2007-05-2900 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueUn royaume au bout du doigtMike Phillips est un joueur et un journaliste free-lance en technologie né avec une atrophie musculaire spinale (SMA). Dans cette vidéo de 3 minutes 30, il explore les frontières de l'accessibilité, jouant à des jeux comme World of Warcraft ou Unreal Tournament 2004 avec seulement son pouce, un bouton de proximité, l'interface de contacteur Swifty™ d'Origin Instruments et le logiciel SwitchXS® d'AssistiveWare. Mike n'utilise pas son Mac que pour jouer, il écrit aussi des articles sur les jeux pour Inside Mac Games, présente des conférences, rédige des chapitres pour divers livres, travaille sur un roman et est aussi photogr...
2007-05-2200 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyOne Thumb to Rule Them AllMike Phillips is a gamer and freelance technology writer born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). In this 3.5 minute video, he explores the frontiers of accessibility, playing games such as World of Warcraft and Unreal Tournament 2004 with just his thumb, a proximity switch, Origin Instrument's Swifty™ switch interface and AssistiveWare's SwitchXS® software. Mike not only uses his Mac to play games, he also writes game reviews for Inside Mac Games, presents at conferences, wrote chapters for several books, works on a novel and is active as a photographer and digital artist. Mike Phillips lives in Tampa, FL...
2007-05-2200 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyIt has made the world of differenceAnne Robertson became blind as a small child. She is now a professional French to English translator. In this short video, she shows how she uses VoiceOver, the latest Mac OS X screen reader from Apple, in combination with naturally sounding French and British English text-to-speech voices of Acapela Group's Infovox iVox to do her work. She explains how thanks to AssistiveWare's VisioVoice, which includes a French translation of VoiceOver, she has been able to speed up her translation work as she can now listen to text in one language while she is typing in another language. Anne...
2007-02-1200 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueAvec mon Mac, le travail est un plaisirAnne Robertson était encore enfant lorsqu'elle a perdu la vue. Elle est maintenant traductrice professionnelle du français vers l'anglais. Dans cette courte vidéo, elle montre comment elle se sert de VoiceOver, le plus récent des lecteurs d'écran de Mac OS X, combiné avec les voix au timbre naturel en français et en anglais britannique, d'Infovox iVox d'Acapela Group, pour travailler. Elle explique que grâce à VisioVoice d'AssistiveWare, qui inclut une traduction en français de VoiceOver, elle peut accélérer son travail de traductrice grâce à la possibilité d'entendre le texte dans une langue pend...
2007-02-1200 minLes nouvelles possibilités de l'accessibilité en informatiqueTout ce qui m'est impossible dans le monde réel devient possible sur le MacJoe Barnick est né avec une atrophie musculaire spinale. Dans cette vidéo de 3,5 minutes, il montre, avec une trackball spéciale et le clavier à l'écran KeyStrokes, comment il parvient à réaliser toutes ces choses avec son ordinateur qui lui sont impossibles dans le monde réel. Il explique comment il utilise l'ordinateur pour réaliser la Newsletter AssistiveWare avec Adobe InDesign, comment il écrit ses travaux d'étudiant dans Word, communique en "chat" avec sa famille et ses amis via iChat, achète des ingrédients exotiques et des cartes Manga japonaises sur Internet. Joe Barnick habite à Char...
2006-11-2800 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyEverything I can't do in the real world I can do with my MacJoe Barnick was born with spinal muscular atrophy. In this 3.5 minute video he shows how, with an adapted trackball and AssistiveWare's KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard, he is able to do all those things with his computer that he cannot do in the real world. He explains how he uses his computer to design and edit the AssistiveWare Newsletter with Adobe InDesign, write college papers in Word, chat with family and friends with iChat, and buys exotic ingredients and Japanese anime figures on the internet. Joe Barnick lives in Charlton, NY, United States of America.
2006-11-2800 minExploring the Frontiers of Assistive TechnologyA Pivotal Role in the HouseholdMarie-France has lost her voice and can only move a jaw muscle because of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or Lou Gherigs Disease. In this 4 minute video she shows how, with a single switch and AssistiveWare's Proloquo, KeyStrokes and SwitchXS software, she accesses her Apple PowerBook computer and communicates with others. She explains how she continues to perform a pivotal role in the household by doing the shopping, managing the bank accounts and even designing her own web site. Marie-France lives in Paris, France.
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